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Shami and Levantine Dialect

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Allah ma-ak (to m)

English:

God be with you

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Bread Arabic bread is typically flat, round, hollow, and unleavened, but it is the forerunner of loaf-style breads eaten in Europe and in America

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Trump Order to Curb Antisemitism Redefines Judaism as a Race—and Thwarts Legitimate Criticism of Israeli anti-Palestinian Actions

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By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer  President Trump’s “Executive Order on Combating Antisemitism,” released on December 11, equates antisemitism with criticism of Israel. While not explicit, the order implies that criticizing Israeli mistreatment of Palestinians would be considered anti-Semitic. Trump preempted Congress by taking its version of a yet-to-be passed antisemitism bill, suppressing the complex … Continued

Bahbah: The Palestinian Elections that neither Fatah nor Hamas Wants

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By Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist In September of this year, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared during a speech at the United Nations that he intended to call for elections in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem.  The elections would be for the PA’s legislative council to be followed by-elections for the presidency … Continued

Congresswoman Dingell will Vote Against US Involvement in Yemen

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Cites Lack of Urgency on PFAS Cleanup, Failure to End US Involvement in the Yemen War Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on why she will vote against the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because among other issues it fails to include House-passed amendments by Dingell to address PFAS contamination: “PFAS … Continued

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Opposes Bill which Advocates Two-State Solution in Palestine/Israel

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U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib today stood against HRes326 (advocating a two-state solution) which she believes will only help perpetuate the unjust status quo in Palestine/Israel and provide cover for Israel’s ongoing violations of Palestinian rights. I spoke today as the proud granddaughter of a strong, loving Palestinian woman in opposition to #HRes326. We must take … Continued

Dingell on House Resolution Reiterating Commitment to Just, Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement before a House vote on a resolution reaffirming Congress’ support to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Below is the text of her speech: “It is critical that we take serious steps to reiterate the United States’ commitment toward a just, two-state solution to the … Continued

How Culture has been Utilized as a Movement for Change in Lebanon

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  By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon’s Protest  Lebanon’s Protest: During the first days of Lebanon’s protest that took place on October 17, 2019, protesters laughed as they sang cheerfully in the excitement of the massive crowd urging change. The day of the revolution, held in Beirut, Lebanon, was warm and bright. The people … Continued

5 Ways to Fight U.S. Anti-Palestinian Acts

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By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The recent issuance by Secretary of State of a judgment endorsing the legalization of an Israeli settlement on the occupied West Bank has prompted Arab America to raise awareness of this and other recent anti-Palestinian acts. Here we discuss this latest blow to Palestinian sovereignty and briefly note four … Continued

Letter from House Democrats Criticizes State Department for Reversing Policy on Israeli Settlements

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Last night, Congressman Andy Levin, representing Michigan’s 9th congressional district, led a letter sent to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and signed by 106 House Democrats expressing disapproval of the State Department for its reversal on Israeli settlements. Last night, I led a letter to Sec. Pompeo signed by 106 House Democrats rebuking the State … Continued

Whitmer’s Trip to Israel Draws Criticism as MI Gov Seeks Stronger Business Ties

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  Craig Mauger and Sarah Rahal Lansing — A human rights group and some Arab American groups in Michigan are expressing disappointment with the timing of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s trade mission to Israel. On Sunday, Whitmer’s administration announced she would visit Israel this week to strengthen Michigan’s “business ties” with the Middle East country. The trip comes … Continued

As Another Christmas Approaches, American Evangelicals Seem Oblivious to Israel’s Erosion of Palestinian Christians 

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By John Mason,/Arab America Contributing Writer Despite themselves, American evangelicals, in siding with U.S. government and Israeli policies, have undermined the very Christians in Palestine who are the guardians of the birthplace of Christianity. Blinded by ideological-religious politics, these evangelicals have ignored the precarious situation of the remaining Christian population in the homeland of Christianity.  … Continued

A Diversifying, United Arab America

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By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer The first wave of Arab immigrants to the United States arrived in the late 1800s, bringing with them shared values and culture that would define what it means to be Arab American. The foundational identity laid by those families and their future generations brought the community together in times … Continued

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